What is bucket in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: bucket

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: A period of time, usually a day or week.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A bucket is a type of planning object in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP). It is used to group together similar items, such as products, materials, or services, for the purpose of planning and controlling the supply chain. Buckets are used to create a hierarchical structure for planning and controlling the supply chain. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Buckets can be used to group items together for planning and controlling the supply chain. For example, a bucket can be used to group together similar products or materials for the purpose of creating a plan for production or procurement. Buckets can also be used to group together services for the purpose of creating a plan for service delivery. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating buckets, it is important to consider how they will be used in the supply chain. For example, if a bucket is being used to group together similar products, it should include all of the necessary information about those products, such as their size, weight, and other characteristics. This will ensure that the bucket is properly utilized in the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on buckets in SAP Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP), please refer to the SAP Help Portal. The portal contains detailed information on how to create and manage buckets in SAP SCM-SCP.